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GX06 MWF

2006 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,772 mi
Last recorded167,772 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 55085,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 MWF
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 167,772 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 167,765 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 165,964 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 164,310 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 160,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 160,658 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 155,771 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 155,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 148,403 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 146,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel slight buckle

Pass 7 Apr 2017 142,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

oil leak

undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Apr 2017 142,169 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

oil leak

undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2016 136,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 130,129 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 125,710 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres out of shape/wearing on edges/cuts in tread

Fail 5 Jun 2014 125,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres out of shape/wearing on edges/cuts in tread

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 29 May 2013 107,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slightly out of shape on inner tread

Pass 28 May 2012 86,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tailgate and rear bumper damaged

Fail 28 May 2012 86,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tailgate and rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2011 68,660 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wing/bumper damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2011 68,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wing/bumper damaged

Pass 26 May 2010 53,418 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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GX06 MWF is a 2006 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 85,166 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX06 MWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX06 MWF registered?

GX06 MWF is a 2006 BMW 550, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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